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Pair Elizabethan William Shakespeare Christopher Marlowe Figural Table Lamps

About the Item

Fabulous pair of Elizabethan style 19th century theatrical interest figural table lamps depicting William Shakespeare and Christopher (Kit) Marlowe. Shakespeare in period formal attire holding a quill and parchment, Marlowe in high Elizabethan dress with one hand on his hip and holding a scrolled parchment in the other. Both gentlemen stylishly cloaked and standing on ornate bases with theatrical trophies- palate, quill, mask, dagger, sheet music, painting brushes, stylized mythcal beasts and intricate scrolled decorative elements. Well executed with fine details- texture of fabric, buttons of the clothing, footwear, accessories, facial features all very well done. Rare subject in Lighting category Materials: cold painted metal, wood Dimensions: Height 30 inches, adjustable upwards by 4.5 inches Diameter 7 inches Height of figures 10.5 inches Very good condition commensurate with age Well suited for theater/media space, library, living room, bedroom, entertainment area.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Elizabethan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5828232360002
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